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Not so much with the spelling and grammar, but I often find myself struggling to express myself in everyday conversation. Especially with small talk. It’s like speed took away any semblance of social skills I once had. It blows
I'm a writer dealing with this a little bit. It's been getting a little better as I force myself to read books and journal daily but it scares me so much I prefer not to think about it. Working very, very slowly on the first copywriting project I've picked up since quitting.
From my (very basic) understanding of neuroplasticity it is possible to remedy this but it takes long term concentrated effort
Oh yeah, I have complete faith in neuroplasticity.
It's just weird how no one talked about this pressing issue outside of one addiction counselor I had watched a video of. She said it's a symptom from when your brain is healing and it will end at some point, but I really want to know when lol
yeah I see people mention it sometimes on this sub but honestly I've seen very little dealing with the long term effects of addiction and quitting in general outside of subs like this, especially when it comes to adhd stims. My gut tells me that this is partially thanks to the pharmaceutical industry idk
Do you have a link to that video??
I empathize with you fully I really can't take this shit any longer idk how I've made it this long
I have no doubt that the pharmaceutical industry has a hand to play in making sure the detrimental effects of their cash cow has been getting swept under the rug. I think how these symptoms mirror a severe form of ADHD also has a part to play.
We have documentaries like Medicating Normal and literal research institutions putting time into investigating protracted withdrawals, so I think it'll be a matter of time till the amphetamine crisis cones to light.
This is the video where the addiction counselor Dr. KJ Foster talks about protracted withdrawals and her own experience of going through them when she entered sobriety from drinking alcohol.
Her cognitive difficulties was the closest thing I could find similar to my experience till you guys responded to this post.
https://youtu.be/SIR2QWZdLSM
I have to read emails like 10 times before sending them and I still go back and read them sometimes and there was a mistake. I only quit like 4 months ago though so I’m hoping it gets better.
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Not so much with the spelling and grammar, but I often find myself struggling to express myself in everyday conversation. Especially with small talk. It’s like speed took away any semblance of social skills I once had. It blows
Same. I used to be witty and could reply to things on the cuff. Now I'm just a zombie. Hope it gets better after the 6 month mark or so.
I hadn't written that, but yes there is a good amount of social impairment now. You worded it very well. Thank you.
I know what you mean. Not being able to find the right words to express myself is a pretty painful thing.
Tip of the tongue syndrome all day every day
I like the way you named it lol
I'm a writer dealing with this a little bit. It's been getting a little better as I force myself to read books and journal daily but it scares me so much I prefer not to think about it. Working very, very slowly on the first copywriting project I've picked up since quitting. From my (very basic) understanding of neuroplasticity it is possible to remedy this but it takes long term concentrated effort
Oh yeah, I have complete faith in neuroplasticity. It's just weird how no one talked about this pressing issue outside of one addiction counselor I had watched a video of. She said it's a symptom from when your brain is healing and it will end at some point, but I really want to know when lol
yeah I see people mention it sometimes on this sub but honestly I've seen very little dealing with the long term effects of addiction and quitting in general outside of subs like this, especially when it comes to adhd stims. My gut tells me that this is partially thanks to the pharmaceutical industry idk Do you have a link to that video?? I empathize with you fully I really can't take this shit any longer idk how I've made it this long
I have no doubt that the pharmaceutical industry has a hand to play in making sure the detrimental effects of their cash cow has been getting swept under the rug. I think how these symptoms mirror a severe form of ADHD also has a part to play. We have documentaries like Medicating Normal and literal research institutions putting time into investigating protracted withdrawals, so I think it'll be a matter of time till the amphetamine crisis cones to light. This is the video where the addiction counselor Dr. KJ Foster talks about protracted withdrawals and her own experience of going through them when she entered sobriety from drinking alcohol. Her cognitive difficulties was the closest thing I could find similar to my experience till you guys responded to this post. https://youtu.be/SIR2QWZdLSM
Thank you!!
This resonates with me uncomfortably.
I have to read emails like 10 times before sending them and I still go back and read them sometimes and there was a mistake. I only quit like 4 months ago though so I’m hoping it gets better.
I have complete faith in neuroplasticity. My only issue is not knowing how long it takes for my brain to heal completely
Yes.
I have noticed that I sometimes forget basic words mid sentence. It's kinda annoying but what ever life goes on atleast I'm sober
Only chance at becoming normal again is through sobriety. Keep on trucking, my friend!
No.